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Returning Bonucci accepts Juventus jeers

A move to AC Milan severed the ties between the defender and many Old Lady fans, and the player knows he must work to repair the bond

Leonardo Bonucci has accepted the challenge of changing the opinions of critical Juventus fans following his controversial return from AC Milan.

The defender left Juve for Milan a year ago, claiming "the bond had faded" in Turin, but a difficult season with the Rossoneri led to a move back to the Serie A champions as Mattia Caldara and Gonzalo Higuain headed the other way.

Addressing the media as he was again presented as a Juventus player, Bonucci hinted that he made a mistake by swapping Turin for Milan last summer and expressed his gratitude to coach Massimiliano Allegri for facilitating his return.